Silas, Alabama facts for kids
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Silas, Alabama
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Location of Silas in Choctaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 72.40/sq mi (27.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36919
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-70416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407336 |
Silas is a small town located in Choctaw County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 377 people lived there.
On March 17, 2021, a tornado hit the town. It was not a very strong tornado in Silas itself. It knocked down some trees and caused minor damage to small buildings and homes. The tornado became stronger after it left Silas, causing injuries to two people further away.
Geography of Silas
Silas is in the southern part of Choctaw County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°46'17.850" North and 88°19'51.568" West.
The town covers an area of about 13.5 square kilometers (5.21 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Silas is located close to U.S. Route 84, which is a major road. It is also very near the border with the state of Mississippi.
Population Changes in Silas
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 383 | — | |
| 1960 | 353 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 345 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 343 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 245 | −28.6% | |
| 2000 | 529 | 115.9% | |
| 2010 | 452 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −16.6% | |
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The number of people living in Silas has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 529 people living in the town. This number went down to 377 by 2020.
In 2000, there were 220 households in Silas. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (about 56%) were married couples living together. About 29.5% of households had children under 18 years old.
The average age of people in Silas in 2000 was 38 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Silas
Silas is a small town, but some people who grew up there have become well-known.
- Jeff Branson: He is a coach and former player in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States. He went to Southern Choctaw High School.
- Spencer Johnson: He played as a defensive tackle in the NFL, which is the top professional American football league. He also attended Southern Choctaw High School.
- Travis Pearson: He is another person from Silas who played football.
See also
In Spanish: Silas (Alabama) para niños
